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turned his attention to discrimination in war industries, convincing President Roosevelt to issue Executive Order 8802 in 1941. After the war, he persuaded President Truman to pass another executive order banning discrimination in the military.
list of terms for resolving World War I and future wars outlined by American President Woodrow Wilson
war fought to achieve only specific goals
British passenger liner sunk by a German U-boat during World War I
negative catchword for extreme, reckless changes of disloyalty
Japanese pilots who deliberately crashed planes into American ships during World War II
President from 1933 to 1945, he proved to be a strong leader during World War II.
program in which U.S. and British pilots flew supplies to West Berlin during a Soviet blockade
Japan's prime minister in October of 1941 when plans were already underway to attack the United States Navy at Pearl Harbor. He led Japan until July 1944
World War II strategy that involved seizing selected Japanese-held islands in the Pacific while bypassing others
leader of the National Socialist (Nazi) party and dictator of Germany from 1933-1945. He rose to power by promoting racist and nationalist views. In 1939, he invaded Poland, which began World War II. He established a system of concentration camps, leading to the Holocaust, a systematic and brutal murder of millions of Jews and others.
United States Army group established during World War II so that women could serve in non-combat roles
American military base attacked by the Japanese on December 7, 1941
Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1940 to 1945, Churchill inspired the British during World War II.
led a successful military revolt against the Spanish democratic government in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
group of countries led by Germany, Italy, and Japan that fought the Allies in World War II
was given command of all American forces in Europe in 1942. After strong performances in North Africa and Italy, he was made Supreme Commander of Allied Forces. His skillful handling of the D-Day invasion and the drive to Germany won wide respect.
was a U.S. Army officer who in World War II commanded Allied troops in North Africa, leading them to victory in the campaign. He then led his forces in the invasion of Sicily and helped plan the invasion of Normandy.
African American squadron that escorted bombers in the air war over Europe during World War II
group of countries led by Britain, France, the United States, and the Soviet Union that fought the Axis Powers in World War II